This week in Washington(39 images)

Members of Congress hold a press conference on the separation of families at the Mexican border and President Donald Trump orders the creation of a military space force the week of June 18, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Ivanka Trump (R) listens as President Donald Trump meets with U.S. governors during a working lunch at the White House on Thursday. Trump spoke primarily about economic issues during the meeting. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen speaks at a National Security Forum on Thursday on Capital Hill. Nielsen has come under fire for her role enforcing the White House's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which has resulted in the child separations from their families. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI

President Donald Trump (C) speaks to the media during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday. Trump spoke about North Korea, border security and family separation for those caught crossing the southern border. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI